Student Nurse Apprentice - Deer River

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility
• Measure and record patients' vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration)
• Help with patient positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' condition to the supervising nurse
• Perform basic clinical procedures as directed by the nursing staff, such as dressing changes, catheter care, and specimen collection
• Assist in preparing patients for medical examinations and procedures
• Set up and clean medical equipment and patient rooms.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities
• Ensure patient records are updated and comply with healthcare regulations and standards
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Provide compassionate and respectful care, addressing patients' concerns and questions
• Apply theoretical knowledge from nursing education to practical situations

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a current Minnesota resident

Educational Requirements:

• Must be a second year ADN nursing student enrolled in Minnesota North College's accredited registered nursing program
• Must achieve learning objectives as designated by their academic nursing education program outlined in course syllabus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques
• Ability to follow instructions and work under the supervision of licensed nurses
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, moving patients, and standing for extended periods